Both attacks were turning points in American history; they had and will have profound effects on life after them. ... Another reason is that for years before the attack, a feeling of isolation and thoughts that the United States need not interfere in European matters presided over the minds of many Americans. ... It was theorized by some of Roosevelt's staff, however, that realistically, they did this to get ever so closer to the American outpost at Pearl Harbor, to gain a strategic area that would be very instrumental if Japan ever decided to expand towards the Hawaiian Islands and other...

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Japan is a society whose culture is steeped in the traditions and symbols of the past: Mt. ... Japanese rulers historically have used the symbolism of the Imperial Institution to justify their rule. ... Although the imperial institution had no real power it had universal appeal to the Japanese public. ... In Japan the Emperor reigned but did not rule. ... After 1880 the Japanese briefly modeled their education system on the American system.Footnote18 However, starting with the Yogaku Koyo in 1882 and ending with the 1885 reorganization of the department of Education along P...

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The 2nd Marine Division conducted a demonstration off the Minatoga beaches on the southeastern coast to confuse the Japanese about American intentions and delay movement of reserves from there. ... (Battle of Okinawa #2) The next American objective was Kakazu Ridge, two hills with a connecting saddle that formed part of Shuri's outer defenses. ... The American advance was inexorable but resulted in massive casualties sustained by both sides. The attack on Kakazu Ridge stalled and General Ushijima began a counter attack on the Americans. ... General Buckner launched another American attac...

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Despite the appearance of holding power, leader's often are undermined by their own subjects as the case of Emperor Hirohito of Japan. ... Despite the public announcement regarding the issues, the world soon began to get a glimpse of the truth that the Japanese military had in fact staged the assassination to create an avenue for the Japanese military to go to arms. ... Reports surfaced that his son, Chang Hsueh-Liang, had attempted to arise anti-Japanese sentiment throughout Manchuria and Japanese military forces saw an opportunity. ... Wakatsuki ultimately failed in the attempt to ca...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate